CN102066958A - Transferring storage devices within storage device testing systems - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method of transferring storage devices (500) within a storage device testing system (100) includes actuating an automated transporter (200) to retrieve multiple storage devices presented for testing, and actuating the automated transporter to deliver each retrieved storage device to a respective test slot (310) of the storage device testing system and insert each storage device in the respective test slot.
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Technical field
The memory storage that the present invention relates in the memory storage test macro transmits.
Background technology
The disc driver manufacturer will test for its disc driver of producing usually, to meet demand.In order to test a large amount of series connection or disc driver in parallel, testing apparatus and technology will be arranged.The manufacturer tends to test simultaneously or divide BT(batch testing) for a large amount of disc drivers.The disk drive test system generally includes one or more support with a plurality of test trough that are used to test, and this test trough is held disc driver.
The test environment of contiguous disc driver is controlled by strictness.Minimum temperature in this test environment changes for the security of the accuracy of test environment and disc driver most important.Latest generation disc driver with superior performance, very fast rotating speed and less head gap is responsive more for vibration.Excessive vibration can influence the integrality of reliability of testing result and electrical connection.Under test condition, driver itself can arrive adjacent cells with conduct vibrations by supporting construction or stationary installation.The external source of " crosstalking " of this vibration and vibration combines and has caused that collision fault, magnetic head are loosening, non-repeatability departs from (NRRO), and these can cause output to descend and the increase of production cost.
Existing disk drive test system utilizes operating personnel, uses mechanical arm or conveying belt, individually disc driver is transported to transmission location, is used for that disc driver is loaded into test macro and tests.The mechanical arm of test macro individually with disc driver from transfer position fetch and with its test trough of packing into be used for the test.
Summary of the invention
On the one hand, the method that transmits memory storage in the memory storage test macro comprises actuating automatic transport device (for example, mechanical arm, gantry system or multi-spindle linear actuator), fetches with a plurality of memory storages that will be provided for testing; And activate the automatic transport device, be sent to the corresponding test trough of memory storage test macro and each memory storage is inserted in the corresponding test trough with the memory storage that each is fetched.
This aspect of the present invention can comprise one or how following feature.In certain embodiments, this method comprises: activate the automatic transport device, so that a plurality of memory storage conveyers are fetched; Activate the automatic transport device, with by each memory storage all is loaded into the respective memory device conveyer, the memory storage that will be provided for testing is fetched; And activate the automatic transport device, be sent to corresponding test trough with the memory storage conveyer that each is loaded with one of memory storage.In some instances, each memory storage conveyer is all inserted in the corresponding test trough, the memory storage that loads is engaged with the corresponding connectors of memory storage test macro.The memory storage conveyer that inserts is closed its corresponding test trough.
In certain embodiments, in being set at least one memory storage tote box of memory storage test macro, memory storage is set.The automatic transport device utilizes corresponding memory storage conveyer, by the memory storage conveyer being placed the memory storage below, the memory storage support member of memory storage from the memory storage tote box unloaded, and the memory storage in the memory storage conveyer removed from least one memory storage tote box from the memory storage tote box fetch each memory storage.
Preferably, the automatic transport device comprises the mechanical arm that is configured to carry a plurality of memory storages.For example, under with the situation of mechanical arm as the automatic transport device, this mechanical arm is fixed to the end of this mechanical arm.In some instances, this mechanical arm comprises first connector and second connector that places on the mechanical arm body and be in the shape of the letter V each other and arrange.This connector all is configured to be connected to releasedly the memory storage conveyer.
On the other hand, a kind of method that transmits memory storage in the memory storage test macro comprises that actuating has the automatic transport device of mechanical arm, fetches with the not test memory device that will be provided for testing.This mechanical arm is configured to carry a plurality of memory storages.This method comprises and activates the automatic transport device, be sent to the corresponding test trough of memory storage test macro with the not memory storage of test that will fetch, and the memory storage that will not test is inserted in its corresponding test trough in order to test.
The embodiment of this aspect of the present invention can comprise one or how following feature.In certain embodiments, mechanical arm comprises first connector and second connector that places on the mechanical arm body and be in the shape of the letter V each other and arrange.Yet in some instances, first connector and second connector are placed in the mode that is 180 degree angles each other.This connector is configured to be connected to releasedly the memory storage conveyer.
In some instances, this method comprises actuating automatic transport device, to fetch the memory storage conveyer; Activate the automatic transport device, to be loaded into the memory storage conveyer by the memory storage that will not test, to fetch the not test memory device that is provided for testing; And activate the automatic transport device, so that the memory storage conveyer is sent to corresponding test trough.The memory storage conveyer is inserted in the test trough, and the not memory storage of test that is loaded with is engaged with the corresponding connectors of memory storage test macro.The memory storage conveyer that inserts is closed its corresponding test trough.
In certain embodiments, the not memory storage of test is set in being set to the memory storage tote box of memory storage test macro.The corresponding memory storage conveyer of automatic transport device utilization is fetched the not memory storage of test from the memory storage tote box, can pass through following steps: the memory storage conveyer is placed below the memory storage of not testing, the memory storage support member of each memory storage of not testing from the memory storage tote box unloaded, and the not memory storage of test in the memory storage conveyer is removed from the memory storage tote box.
In certain embodiments, this method comprises: activate automatic transport device and mechanical arm, will fetching from corresponding test trough through the memory storage of test, and will be loaded into destination locations through the memory storage of testing, such as purpose memory storage tote box.This method can comprise: activate the automatic transport device, will from its corresponding test trough, fetching through the memory storage of test, can pass through following steps: activate mechanical arm, engaging, and will be loaded into the respective memory device conveyer through the memory storage of testing and transfer to destination locations with the respective memory device conveyer of memory storage through test.This method can comprise: activate the automatic transport device, being sent in the container of purpose memory storage tote box by the memory storage that its respective memory device conveyer loads.
On the other hand, the method for transmission memory storage comprises that actuating has the automatic transport device of mechanical arm, fetches with first memory storage in first test trough that will be placed on the memory storage test macro in the memory storage test macro.This mechanical arm is configured to carry a plurality of memory storages.This method comprises actuating automatic transport device, is sent to second test trough with first memory storage that will fetch; Activate the automatic transport device,, second memory storage is fetched from second holding tank with when loading first memory storage; And activate the automatic transport device, with when loading second memory storage, first memory storage is inserted in second test trough.
The implementation method of this aspect of the present invention can comprise one or how following feature.In certain embodiments, this method comprises actuating automatic transport device, is transported to first test trough with second memory storage that will fetch, and activates the automatic transport device, so that second memory storage is inserted into first test trough.This mechanical arm comprises the mechanical arm body and places first connector and second connector on this mechanical arm body.This connector layout that is in the shape of the letter V substantially, and each connector all is configured to be connected to releasedly the memory storage conveyer.Mechanical arm is transported to first memory storage and second memory storage in the memory storage conveyer of corresponding releasable connection.In each memory storage all is loaded onto example in the corresponding memory storage conveyer, each memory storage is inserted into one of test trough to be comprised corresponding memory storage conveyer is inserted in the corresponding test trough, the memory storage that loads is engaged with the corresponding connectors of memory storage test macro, and the memory storage conveyer of insertion is closed its corresponding test trough.
In aspect another, a kind of memory storage test macro comprises: the automatic transport device; At least one support around the automatic transport device, is used for arriving by the automatic transport device; And a plurality of test trough, place by each support.Each test trough all is configured to hold memory storage in order to test.Be arranged through automatic transport device arrival transfer station a plurality of memory storages that are used to test are set.The mechanical arm that is connected to the automatic transport device is configured to load a plurality of memory storages.
The implementation method of this aspect of the present invention can comprise one or how following feature.In certain embodiments, this mechanical arm is configured to be connected to releasedly a plurality of memory storage conveyers.This mechanical arm comprises first connector and second connector that places on the mechanical arm body and be in the shape of the letter V each other and arrange.This connector is configured to be connected to releasedly the memory storage conveyer.
In some instances, transfer station comprises: the transfer station housing, be configured to hold and support a plurality of memory storage tote boxs that are provided with in the position, and be used for operating by the automatic transport device.Each memory storage tote box all comprises the tote box body, and the tote box body defines a plurality of memory storage containers, and each memory storage container all is configured to place memory storage.
In the drawing and description below, will set forth for the details of one or more embodiment of the present invention.By instructions and accompanying drawing and claim, will make other features, purpose and advantage become apparent.
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Fig. 1 is the stereographic map of memory storage test macro and transfer station.
Fig. 2 is the top view of memory storage test macro and transfer station.
Fig. 3 is the stereographic map of memory storage test macro and transfer station.
Fig. 4 is the stereographic map that is inserting the memory storage in the test trough of memory storage test macro.
Fig. 5 is the stereographic map of memory storage conveyer.
Fig. 6 is the stereographic map that is loaded with the memory storage conveyer of memory storage.
Fig. 7 is the bottom isometric view that is loaded with the memory storage conveyer of memory storage.
Fig. 8 is the stereographic map that is fixed with the mechanical arm of mechanical arm at its end.
Fig. 9 is the isometric front view that is used for the mechanical arm of mechanical arm.
Figure 10 is the rear isometric view of mechanical arm shown in Figure 9.
Figure 11 is the isometric front view that is used for the mechanical arm of mechanical arm.
Figure 12 is the stereographic map that is positioned at the memory storage tote box of " loaded " position.
Figure 13 is the stereographic map that is positioned at the memory storage tote box that the position is set.
Figure 14 is the stereographic map of transfer station.
Figure 15 is that the tote box of transfer station is provided with the stereographic map of placing on the support system that is positioned at the tote box that the position is set.
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The batch feed of the memory storage in the memory storage test macro (bulk feeding) has been owing to improved the handling capacity and the efficient of memory storage test macro especially, thereby is better than the manual single conveying of memory storage.As the following detailed description that will carry out, the a plurality of memory storage tote boxs (tote) (being also referred to as tote box) that keep a plurality of memory storages are set to the memory storage test macro especially allow continuous memory storage test, among a plurality of memory storage tote boxs, carry out disk sort, user's intervention is minimized, and improve existing system efficient.The batch feed of the memory storage in the memory storage tote box provides dirigibility (for example for the production place, than fixing conveyor is reconfigured route, with the memory storage tote box or be loaded with the trailer (cart) of memory storage tote box or trolley (trolley) just be redirected be easy to).Operating personnel can be set to the memory storage test macro with a collection of driver (for example, by the memory storage tote box), then leave another system of operation (service).Memory storage batch feed in the memory storage tote box can also utilize the memory storage tote box that the driver of being tested is classified automatically, will be described below.
As used herein, memory storage comprises other equipment of disc driver, solid state hard disc, memory devices and the asynchronous validation test of needs.Disc driver is Nonvolatile memory devices normally, and its disk sheet that has magnetic surface (platter) in rotation is rapidly gone up the storage digital encoded data.Solid state hard disc (SSD) is to use solid-state memory to store the data storage device of persistent data.Use the SSD of SRAM or DRAM (rather than flash memory) to be commonly referred to ram driver.Term is solid-state to be separated solid state electronic devices and electromechanical equipment usually.
With reference to figure 1-3, in certain embodiments, memory storage test macro 100 comprises first 205 (see figure 3) that at least one automatic transport device 200 (for example, mechanical arm, gantry system or multi-spindle linear actuator) limits, and it is basically perpendicular to floor surface 10.Shown in example in, automatic transport device 200 comprises mechanical arm 200, operability ground is rotated by predetermined arc around first 205, and operability ground radially extends from first 205.Mechanical arm 200 operability ground carries out 360 ° of rotations around first 205, and comprise the mechanical arm 700 that places mechanical arm 200 ends (distal end), be used for carrying one or more memory storages 500 and/or be used to control memory storage conveyer 550 and load memory storages 500 (for example, seeing Fig. 5-6).A plurality of supports 300 are arranged in around the mechanical arm 200, are used for by mechanical arm 200 operations.Each support 300 all is placed with a plurality of test trough 310, and test trough 310 is configured to hold and is used for test memory device 500.It is columniform working envelope volume (working envelope volume) 210 basically that mechanical arm 200 limits, and support 300 places within the working envelope volume 210, makes mechanical arm 200 can arrive each test trough, thereby operates.Basically be that columniform working envelope volume 210 provides compact floor area (compact footprint), and only on capacity, limit usually by highly limiting.In some instances, mechanical arm 200 is supported on base on the floor surface 10 or the lifter 250 and by this base or lifter 250 and is raised.Base or lifter 250 make mechanical arm 200 can not only extend upwardly (reach) but also stretch downwards with operational testing groove 310, and increased the size of working envelope volume 210.The size of working envelope volume 210 can further increase by vertical actuator (vertical actuator) being added into base or lifter 250.
Automatic transport device 200 (for example, mechanical arm) is configured to operate independently each test trough 310, so that the continuous stream by the memory storage 500 of test macro 100 to be provided.Single memory storage 300 can begin and stop for each memory storage 500 at any time by the continuous stream of test macro 100 is feasible, and the other systems of memory storage 500 whole operations simultaneously must load test owing to whole memory storages and all have identical start time and concluding time in batch.Therefore, utilize continuous stream, the memory storage 500 of different capabilities can move simultaneously, and operates (loading/unload) as required.
With reference to figure 3-4, memory storage test macro 100 comprises transfer station 400, and transfer station 400 is configured to memory storage 500 batch feed to automatic transport device 200 (mechanical arm for example).This automatic transport device 200 is by transmitting memory storage 500 between transfer station 400 and test trough 310, thereby operates each test trough 310 independently.This transfer station 400 be placed with one or more overloading the tote box (tote) 600 of a plurality of memory storages 500, automatic transport device 200 operating memory devices are arranged.This transfer station 400 is to be used for that memory storage 500 is sent to memory storage test macro 100 and with its operating point of fetching from memory storage test macro 100 (service point).Tote box 600 makes operating personnel a plurality of memory storages 500 can be sent to transfer station 400 and it is fetched from transfer station 400.In example shown in Figure 3, each tote box 600 can both be set up locational corresponding tote box support system 420 arrival are set, and can be designed as source point tote box 600, be used to supply a plurality of memory storages 500 of testing, perhaps be designed to terminal point tote box 600, be used to receive memory devices 500 (perhaps both have concurrently) through test.Terminal point tote box 600 can be divided into " pass through return tote box " or " failure return tote box ", is used for respectively receiving by functional test or the respective memory device 500 by functional test not.
At the embodiment that memory storage conveyer 550 is used for control store device 500, as shown in Figure 4, automatic transport device 200 is configured to utilize mechanical arm 700 that memory storage conveyer 550 is removed from one of test trough 310, then utilize memory storage conveyer 550 to obtain memory storage 500 from one of tote box 600 of being arranged at transfer station 400, the memory storage conveyer 550 that then will wherein have memory storage 500 turns back to test trough 310, comes test memory device 500.After test, remove (promptly from test trough 310 by the memory storage conveyer 550 that will be loaded with the memory storage 500 that passes through test, utilize mechanical arm 700), to in memory storage conveyer 550, be loaded into transfer station 400 by the memory storage 500 through test, and control store device conveyer 550 will be turning back to through the memory storage 500 of test in one of tote box 600 on the transfer station 400, thereby automatic transport device 200 is fetched the memory storage 500 of process test from test trough 310.
As shown in Figure 4, limit opening 312 in test trough 310, be used to hold memory storage conveyer 550, in this case, memory storage conveyer 550 is closed test trough 310.Memory storage conveyer 550 is configured to hold memory storage 500, as shown in Figure 5, and by 200 controls of automatic transport device.In use, utilize mechanical arm 200 one of memory storage conveyer 550 to be removed (for example, utilizing the mechanical arm 700 of mechanical arm 200) from one of test trough 310 by grasping or engage the breach 552 of (engaging) memory storage conveyer 550.In some instances, shown in Fig. 5-7, memory storage conveyer 550 comprises framework 560, framework 560 is by sidewall 562,564 and base plate 566 limit U type opening 561 basically, this sidewall 562,564 and base plate 566 make framework 560 cooperate jointly around the memory storage support member (not shown) in the tote box 600, thereby make memory storage conveyer 550 (for example can be moved, by mechanical arm 200) to the position of one of memory storage 500 below, and this memory storage 500 is placed in a plurality of memory storage containers 620 that limited by tote box 600 and (for example, sees Fig. 8-9).Then, memory storage conveyer 550 can be raised (for example) by mechanical arm 200 to position that memory storage 500 engages in, be used for memory storage is removed from tote box 600.
When memory storage 500 was in appropriate location in the framework 560 of memory storage conveyer 550, memory storage conveyer 550 and memory storage 500 can together be moved on the position in one of test trough 310, as shown in Figure 4 by mechanical arm 200.In certain embodiments, mechanical arm 700 also can be configured to begin to activate the clamp system 570 that (initiate actuation) places memory storage conveyer 550.Make conveyer 550 before tote box 600 moves to test trough 310, just can activate clamp system 570 like this, thereby prevent that memory storage 500 produces relative motion with memory storage conveyer 550 in moving process.Before inserting test trough 310, mechanical arm 700 can activate clamp system 570 again, to unclamp the memory storage 500 in the framework 560.Make memory storage conveyer 550 can be inserted in one of test trough 310 like this, on memory storage 500 is in memory storage connector 510 and test position that test trough connector (not shown) engages.Clamp system 570 can also be configured to engage test trough 310, in case memory storage conveyer 550 is received in the test trough 310, can prevent that memory storage conveyer 550 and test trough 310 from producing relative motion.In these embodiments, in case memory storage 500 is in test position, clamp system 570 is engaged (for example, by mechanical arm 700) again, produces relative motion to prevent memory storage conveyer 550 and test trough 310.By this way conveyer 550 is clamped and help in test process, to reduce vibrations.In some instances, after inserting, memory storage conveyer 550 and wherein loading memory storage 500 together or single clamped or fastening in test trough 310.
With reference to figure 8-11, mechanical arm 700 is fixed to the end 202 of robotic arm 200.Mechanical arm 700 comprises the first arm 720 and second arm 730 that places on the mechanical arm body 710 and be arranged to be in the shape of the letter V substantially each other.In certain embodiments, arm 720,730 can be with the configuration of other arrangements, such as being 180 degree angles each other or being other angles between 180 degree.Each all has connector 740 arm 720,730, and this connector 740 is configured to be releasably connected to memory storage conveyer 550.Shown in example in, each connector 740 all comprises the first protruding tongue 742 and the second protruding tongue 744, this first protruding tongue 742 and the second protruding tongue 744 with place arm 720,730 on 750 relative connections of protruding tongue actuator.Protruding tongue actuator 750 operability ground moves coupled protruding tongue 742,744 in the opposite direction, to engage releasedly and maintenance memory storage conveyer 550.In order to grasp memory storage conveyer 550, mechanical arm 200 and mechanical arm 700 activated to transfer one of connector 740, thereby protruding tongue 742,744 is placed the breach 552 of memory storage conveyer 550, then, activate protruding tongue actuator 750 so that protruding tongue 742,744 is removed mutually and engaged with breach 552, thereby be connected to memory storage conveyer 550 releasedly.In some instances, protruding tongue 742,744 is hook-type and/or has friction pad, to engage the breach 552 of memory storage conveyer 550.Each arm 720,730 of mechanical arm 700 all has first clamp actuators 762 and second clamp actuators 764, and this first clamp actuators 762 and second clamp actuators 764 are configured to engage the clamp system 570 of memory storage conveyer 550.Clamp actuators 762,764 can operationally be shifted onto or be moved on the clamp system 570, with joint/disengaging clamp system 570.
In some examples shown in Figure 12-13, tote box 600 comprises tote box body 610, and tote box body 610 has front side 611, rear side 612, top side 613, bottom side 614, right side 615 and left side 616.Tote box body 610 defines a plurality of memory storage containers 620 in rear side 611, each in these a plurality of memory storage containers 620 all is configured to place memory storage 500.In some instances, in " loaded " position, tote box 600 is arranged on its rear side 612, thereby makes memory storage container 620 be vertical basically and face up, as shown in Figure 12.In other examples, in " loaded " position, tote box 600 remains on the other direction, such as in an inclined direction or in vertical direction, is being provided with on the position too.In the position was set, tote box 600 was arranged on its bottom side 614, make memory storage container 620 be basically level and face the side, as shown in figure 13.Tote box body 610 defines arm groove 630 in its right side 615, left side 616, arm groove 630 is configured to support tote box 600.
Shown in example in, each memory storage container 620 all comprises memory storage support member 622, memory storage support member 622 is configured to support center section 502 (see figure 7)s of the memory storage 500 that is held, and handles along non-center section to allow memory storage 500.In certain embodiments, when tote box 600 is on the vertical substantially direction, memory storage supports 622 and is configured to support memory storage 500 with vergence direction, thereby make memory storage 500 trend towards sliding into the darker place of memory storage container 620, and can from memory storage container 620, not skid off.For the memory storage 500 that will place removes from memory storage container 620, memory storage 500 belows that memory storage conveyer 550 is placed memory storage container 620 (for example, by mechanical arm 200), and memory storage conveyer 550 raise so that memory storage 500 is unloaded from memory storage support member 622.Then, be loaded with memory storage 500 to send it to destination (such as test trough 310) simultaneously at memory storage conveyer 550, memory storage conveyer 550 removes from memory storage container 620.
With reference to Figure 14, in certain embodiments, transfer station 400 comprises transfer station housing 410 and a plurality ofly places the tote box on the transfer station housing 410 that support system 420 is set.Each tote box is provided with support system 420 and all is configured to hold and support memory storage tote box 600 in the position is set, in order to operate by memory storage test macro 100.
In certain embodiments, each tote box is provided with on the same side that support system 420 all places transfer station housing 410, and is arranged vertically mutually.Each tote box is provided with support system 420 and with respect to other tote boxs support system is set and has differing heights.In some instances, as shown in figure 15, tote box is provided with relative the first couple 422 that support system 420 comprises tote box sway brace 426, relative the second couple 424, this relative the first couple is configured to be held by respective arms groove 630 with relative the second couple, and this arm groove 630 is limited by the tote box body 610 of memory storage tote box 600.
Refer again to Figure 14, tote box thruster 430 places on the transfer station housing 410, and is configured to move pivotally connected tote box loading support member 440, and this tote box loads support member 440 and is configured to hold and supports memory storage tote box 600.Tote box loads support member 440 pivot between the primary importance and the second place and rotates and move.Tote box thruster 430 is configured to mobile tote box loading support member 440 between the primary importance and the second place, primary importance is used for memory storage tote box 600 (is for example remained on " loaded " position, horizontal direction in the primary importance of loading support member), the second place is used for the position being set (for example with what memory storage tote box 600 remained on that tote box is provided with one of support system 420, on vertical substantially direction) to operate (for example, by mechanical arm 200) by memory storage test macro 100.In some instances, tote box is provided with support system 420 tote box 600 is remained on (for example, out of plumb) direction of slight inclination, slides out from tote box 600 to prevent memory storage 500 accidents.
A kind of method of implementing the memory storage test, comprise: a plurality of memory storages 500 are set to memory storage test macro 100 are used for test, and (for example activate automatic transport device 200, mechanical arm), so that a memory storage 500 is fetched, and the memory storage of fetching 500 is sent to the test trough 310 of the support 300 of memory storage test macro 100 from memory storage tote box 600.This method comprises and activates automatic transport device 200, so that memory storage 500 is inserted in the test trough 310, and implements functional tests for the memory storage 500 that test trough 310 is held.This method can also comprise: activate automatic transport device 200, will fetching through the memory storage 500 of test, and will send back destination locations through the memory storage of testing 500 from test trough 310.In certain embodiments, this method comprises: the memory storage 500 of a plurality of settings is fetched and sent each memory storage to corresponding test trough 310.In other embodiments, this method comprises: by following steps with 500 switches of the memory storage in the test trough 310: activate automatic transport device 200 so that first memory storage 500 is removed from first test trough 310, and it is loaded by the first mechanical arm connector 720, move to second test trough 310, and second testing apparatus 500 removed, and by the second mechanical arm connector 730 it is loaded, then first memory storage 500 is inserted in second test trough 310.This method also comprises: activate automatic transport device 200, second memory storage being moved to first test trough 310, and second memory storage 500 is inserted in first test trough 310.For this operator scheme (memory storage change position), dual-arm robot 700 allows memory storage 500 directly to exchange when stopping at every turn, and will from first test trough 310, not remove by memory storage 500, this memory storage 500 is put into dead slot 310 or tote box 600 temporarily, another memory storage 500 is fetched from second groove 310, and with in this memory storage 500 insertions first test trough 310, and then fetch the memory storage of putting temporarily 500 and be inserted in second test trough 310, like this, dual-arm robot 700 just has remarkable advantages than single armed mechanical arm.Dual-arm robot 700 has been removed in the process of exchange memory storage 500 between two test trough 310, the step of leaving with one of storage device 500 temporarily.
For test a plurality of memory storages 500 being set can realize by following steps: a plurality of memory storages 500 are loaded on the transfer station 400/in, perhaps by memory storage 500 is loaded in the memory storage container 620 that limits by tote box 600 and memory storage tote box 600 is loaded on the transfer station 400/in.Activate the tote box thruster 430 of transfer station 400, so that memory storage tote box 600 is moved to from " loaded " position the position is set, in order to operate by memory storage test macro 100.Memory storage tote box 600 is supported on the position is set by placing a plurality of tote boxs on the transfer station housing 410 that one of support system 420 is set, and is arranged vertically mutually.Each a plurality of memory storage tote box 600 that all are placed with memory storage 500 can sequentially be placed in the " loaded " position on the transfer station 400, and be moved to a plurality of tote boxs by tote box thruster 430 its relative set position that one of support system 420 is located is set, in order to operate by memory storage test macro 100.
In the process that or the memory storage that is used for testing 500 are fetched more, this method preferably includes: activate automatic transport device 200 (for example to fetch a memory storage conveyer 550, from the test trough 310 that is arranged in support 300) and activate automatic transport device 200 fetching a memory storage 500 from transfer station 400, and memory storage 500 is loaded in the memory storage conveyer 550.This method comprises that activating automatic transport device 200 sends test trough 310 to the memory storage conveyer 550 that will load memory storage 500, is used for the memory storage 500 enforcement functional tests that the memory storage conveyer 550 that held and test trough 310 are placed.In some instances, memory storage conveyer 550 is sent to test trough 310 comprises: the memory storage conveyer 550 that will be mounted with memory storage 500 is inserted in the test trough 310 in the support 300, sets up to be electrically connected between memory storage 500 and support 300.After the test of memory storage 500 is finished, this method comprises: activate automatic transport device 200 and fetch from test trough 310 with the memory storage conveyer 550 that will be mounted with memory storage 500, and will send back destination locations through the memory storage 500 of test, such as the purpose memory storage tote box 600 on the transfer station 400.In certain embodiments, if test trough 310 is provided with different test-types, then the test trough 310 of support 300 and two or more heterogeneous pass is configured to memory storage 500 is moved to another test trough from a test trough 310 in inside.
In some instances, this method is included in the memory storage 500 through test (for example is placed on destination locations, in the memory storage container 620 of purpose memory storage tote box 600) afterwards, perhaps by (for example fetching another memory storage 500 of being used to test, from the memory storage container 620 of purpose memory storage tote box 600) and repeat after this method, activate automatic transport device 200, so that memory storage conveyer 550 is placed in the test trough 310.
In certain embodiments, automatic transport device 200 comprises aforesaid mechanical arm 700, and a plurality of memory storages 500 and/or memory storage conveyer 550 are fetched, control and transmitted to this mechanical arm 700.For example, the memory storage 500 of not testing that automatic transport device 200 can keep the arm 720,730 by mechanical arm 700 is fetched and is loaded in the memory storage conveyer 550, and the memory storage 500 that will not test is sent to test trough 310.In test trough 310, before the memory storage conveyer 550 of the memory storage 500 that will be mounted with not test is inserted in the test trough 310 in order to test, the current memory storage conveyer 550 that is loaded with in test trough 310 through the memory storage 500 of test is removed.Then, automatic transport device 200 will be sent to destination locations through the memory storage 500 of test, such as the memory storage container 620 of purpose memory storage tote box 600.In another example, automatic transport device 200 can be fetched one of two memory storages 500 of not testing and be loaded on each arm 720,730 of mechanical arm 700, then, these two memory storages of not testing 500 are sent to corresponding test trough 310 in order to test.Then, automatic transport device 550 can activated, (for example fetch from its respective grooves 310 with the memory storage 500 that two are not tested, by its respective memory device conveyer 550 is engaged and removes with mechanical arm 700), and will be sent to destination locations through the memory storage 500 of test, such as two memory storage containers 620 of or more purpose memory storage tote boxs 600.If the memory storage 500 through test has passed through the memory storage test, and the other memory storage 500 through test does not pass through test, then these memory storages 500 are placed in the different purpose memory storage tote boxs 600, such as " passing through " memory storage tote box 600 and " unsanctioned " memory storage tote box 600.
Than finishing by the mechanical arm that only can control a memory storage 500 and/or memory storage conveyer 550 at every turn before of task, mechanical arm 700 makes automatic transport device 200 a plurality of memory storages 500 and/or memory storage conveyer 550 can be moved in the memory storage test macro 100, thereby can finish more task.The dirigibility that the path planning of automatic transport device 200 (path planning) is increased can make automatic transport device move mode optimization.
A plurality of embodiment have been described.Yet, be appreciated that under the situation that does not deviate from the spirit and scope of the present invention, can carry out multiple change.Therefore, in the scope of claim below, other embodiment can also be arranged.
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1. method that transmits memory storage (500) in memory storage test macro (100) is characterized in that described method comprises:
Activate automatic transport device (200), so that a plurality of memory storages that are provided for testing (500) are fetched; And
Activate described automatic transport device (200), be sent to the corresponding test trough (310) of described memory storage test macro (100) and each described memory storage (500) is inserted in the corresponding test trough (310) with the memory storage (500) that each is fetched.
2. method according to claim 1 is characterized in that, further comprises:
Activate described automatic transport device (200), so that a plurality of memory storage conveyers (550) are fetched;
Activate described automatic transport device (200), with by each described memory storage (500) all is loaded into described memory storage conveyer (550), the described memory storage (500) that will be provided for testing is fetched; And
Activate described automatic transport device (200), be sent to corresponding test trough (310) with the described memory storage conveyer (550) that each all is loaded with one of described memory storage (500).
3. method according to claim 2, it is characterized in that, further comprise: each described memory storage conveyer (550) is all inserted in the corresponding test trough, the memory storage (500) of described loading is engaged with the corresponding connectors of described memory storage test macro (100), and the memory storage conveyer (550) of described insertion is closed its corresponding test trough (310).
4. according to claim 2 or 3 described methods, it is characterized in that, in being set at least one memory storage tote box (600) of described memory storage test macro (100), described memory storage (500) is set.
5. method according to claim 4, it is characterized in that, further comprise: activate described automatic transport device (200), from described at least one memory storage tote box (600), fetch each described memory storage (500) to utilize corresponding memory storage conveyer (550), realize by following steps: described memory storage conveyer (550) is placed described memory storage (500) below, the memory storage support member (622) of described memory storage (500) from described memory storage tote box (600) unloaded, and the described memory storage (500) in the described memory storage conveyer (550) is removed from described memory storage tote box (600).
6. any described method in requiring according to aforesaid right is characterized in that described automatic transport device (200) comprises mechanical arm (700), and described mechanical arm (700) comprising:
Mechanical arm body (710);
First connector and second connector (740) place described mechanical arm body (710) to go up and the layout that is in the shape of the letter V each other, and each described connector (740) all is configured to be connected to releasedly memory storage conveyer (550).
7. method that in memory storage test macro (100), transmits memory storage (500), described method comprises:
Actuating has the automatic transport device (200) of mechanical arm (700), fetches with the not test memory device (500) that will be provided for testing, and described mechanical arm (700) is configured to carry a plurality of described memory storages (500); And
Activate described automatic transport device (200), be sent to the corresponding test trough (310) of described memory storage test macro (100) with the not test memory device (500) that will fetch, and described not test memory device (500) is inserted in its corresponding test trough (310) in order to test.
8. method according to claim 7 is characterized in that, described mechanical arm (100) comprising:
Mechanical arm body (710);
First connector and second connector (740) place described mechanical arm body (710) to go up and the layout that is in the shape of the letter V each other, and each described connector (740) all is configured to be connected to releasedly memory storage conveyer (550).
9. according to claim 7 or 8 described methods, it is characterized in that, further comprise:
Activate described automatic transport device (200), so that memory storage conveyer (550) is fetched;
Activate described automatic transport device (200), with by described not test memory device (500) is loaded into described memory storage conveyer (550), the described not test memory device (500) that will be provided for testing is fetched; And
Activate described automatic transport device (200), so that described memory storage conveyer (550) is sent to described corresponding test trough (310).
10. method according to claim 9, it is characterized in that, further comprise: described memory storage conveyer (550) is inserted in the corresponding test trough, the memory storage (500) that loads is engaged with the corresponding connectors of described memory storage test macro (100), and the memory storage conveyer (550) of insertion is closed its corresponding test trough (310).
11. method according to claim 9 is characterized in that, in being set to the memory storage tote box (600) of described memory storage test macro (100) described memory storage (500) is set.
12. method according to claim 11, it is characterized in that, further comprise: activate described automatic transport device (200), from at least one described memory storage tote box (600), fetch each described memory storage (500) to utilize corresponding memory storage conveyer (550), realize by following steps: described memory storage conveyer (550) is placed described memory storage (500) below, the memory storage support member (622) of described memory storage (500) from described memory storage tote box (600) unloaded, and the described memory storage (500) in the described memory storage conveyer (550) is removed from described memory storage tote box (600).
13. according to any described method among the claim 7-12, it is characterized in that, further comprise: activate described automatic transport device (200) and described mechanical arm (700), with will through the test memory storage (500) from its corresponding test trough (310), fetch, and with described through the test memory storage (500) be loaded into destination locations.
14. method according to claim 13, it is characterized in that, further comprise: activate described automatic transport device (200), so that described memory storage (500) through test is fetched from its corresponding test trough (310), realize by following steps: activate described mechanical arm (700), with the respective memory device conveyer (550) of joint through the memory storage (500) of test, and the memory storage of described process being tested by respective memory device conveyer (550) (500) is loaded into destination locations.
15. method according to claim 14, it is characterized in that, further comprise: activate described automatic transport device (200), will be sent to the container (620) of purpose memory storage tote box (600) by the described memory storage (500) that its respective memory device conveyer (550) loads.
16. a method that transmits memory storage (500) in memory storage test macro (100), described method comprises:
Actuating has the automatic transport device (200) of mechanical arm (700), so that first memory storage of placing in first test trough (310) of described memory storage test macro (100) (500) is fetched, described mechanical arm (700) is configured to carry a plurality of described memory storages (500)
Activate described automatic transport device (200), be sent to second test trough (310) with first memory storage (500) that will fetch;
Activate described automatic transport device (200),, second memory storage (500) is fetched from described second test trough (310) with when loading described first memory storage (500); And
Activate described automatic transport device (200),, described first memory storage (500) is inserted in described second test trough (310) with when loading described second memory storage (500).
17. method according to claim 16 is characterized in that, further comprises:
Activate described automatic transport device (200), be sent to described first test trough (310) with second memory storage (500) that will fetch; And
Activate described automatic transport device (200), so that described second memory storage (500) is inserted in described first test trough (310).
18., it is characterized in that described mechanical arm (700) comprising according to claim 16 or 17 described methods:
Mechanical arm body (710);
First connector and second connector (740) place described mechanical arm body (710) to go up and the layout that is in the shape of the letter V each other, and each described connector (740) all is configured to be connected to releasedly memory storage conveyer (550);
Wherein, described mechanical arm (700) is transported to described first memory storage and described second memory storage (500) in the corresponding memory storage conveyer (550) that is connected releasedly.
19. according to any described method among the claim 16-18, it is characterized in that, each described memory storage (500) all is loaded in the corresponding memory storage conveyer (550), and wherein, each memory storage (500) is inserted in one of described test trough (310) comprises: described corresponding memory storage conveyer (550) is inserted in the corresponding test trough (310), the memory storage (500) of described loading is engaged with the corresponding connectors of described memory storage test macro (100), and the memory storage conveyer (550) that inserts is closed its corresponding test trough (310).
20. a memory storage test macro (100) comprising:
Automatic transport device (200);
At least one support (300) is arranged around described automatic transport device (200), is used for arriving by described automatic transport device (200);
A plurality of test trough (310) are placed by each described support (300), and each described test trough (310) all is configured to hold memory storage (500) and is used for test;
Transfer station (400) is arranged through described automatic transport device (200) and arrives, and described transfer station (400) is provided with a plurality of described memory storages (500) and is used for test; And
Mechanical arm (700) is connected to described automatic transport device (200), and described mechanical arm (700) is configured to load a plurality of described memory storages (500).
21. memory storage test macro according to claim 20 (100) is characterized in that, described mechanical arm (700) is configured to be connected to releasedly a plurality of memory storage conveyers (550).
22., it is characterized in that described mechanical arm (700) comprising according to claim 20 or 21 described memory storage test macros (100):
Mechanical arm body (710);
First connector and second connector (740) place described mechanical arm body (710) to go up and the layout that is in the shape of the letter V each other, and each described connector (740) all is configured to be connected to releasedly memory storage conveyer (550).
23. according to any described memory storage test macro (100) among the claim 20-22, it is characterized in that, described transfer station (400) comprises transfer station housing (410), be configured to hold and support and be in a plurality of memory storage tote boxs (600) that the position is set, in order to operate by automatic transport device (200), wherein said memory storage tote box (600) comprises tote box body (610), described tote box body (610) defines a plurality of memory storage containers (620), and each described memory storage container (620) all is configured to place memory storage (500).
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